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Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is sometimes a co-occurring associated condition of cerebral palsy. Whereas cerebral palsy affects motor functioning, autism affects certain areas of brain development. More About Autism According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH), autism and ASD are general terms for a “group of complex neurodevelopment […]

A teen with cerebral palsy could become the next Miss England and the first person with a disability to ever win the coveted title. The Independent reports that 16-year-old Megan Reeve, a student with cerebral palsy, has been taunted and bullied incessantly by her peers. She’s been called names such as “dinosaur” and “penguin” due to the […]

In September, the Houston Chronicle revealed a shocking report concerning Texas schools: special education for kids with special needs is cut off after a peremptory 8.5% enrollment. This means thousands of special needs kids, including many with cerebral palsy, are being denied an education that suits their individual needs. The Houston Chronicle reported that the state […]